Illness and frugality.
I have been really sick the last several days. I think it's the heat and humidity, it always makes my CFS go crazy. I have been so bad that I one day I went in to Davids room to help him get something under his changing table. I laid down to get it and then ended up staying there for 15 or 20 minutes trying to get enough strength to get up again.
I have pretty much be dead on the couch from 3-8 p.m everyday. The rest of the day I'm not getting much done because I am just so worn out it's hard to function.
I say all that to say even when you are sick or have an illness there are ways to be frugal and keep things going. Here are a few things we do. (Before I pass out again! LOL)
1- The kids can pick up most of the house with direction. Ex. Elly, pick up 5 of David's toys and put them in his room. Pick up 4 cups off the floor. (Some how the plastic kids cups always end up on our floor.)
BJ, empty all the trash cans and the dishwasher. Let the kids do as much as possible.
2- keep meals simple. Tonight it was frozen pizza and cut up veggies we already had. Another night it was chicken with a bottle of hot and sour sauce dumped over the top with rice.
Another it was taco salad made with bagged lettuce, browned hamburger with taco seasoning and sour cream, salsa and olives. We didn't use chips because we are trying to lose weight.
Use paper plates. They are cheap, use them!
Use a piece of tape and mark everyone's name on a glass so you can keep the germs separated! (Ok, I know that it's almost impossible to keep everyone from getting sick but I can dream! LOL) This saves you from getting a new glass every time because you forgot which one was yours.
3- try to do at least one load of laundry a day. That way you won't get overwhelmed or behind.
Forget about doing sheets etc. During this time.
4- Let it go! Ignore the dust, the dirty windows etc. I know that's really hard to do but don't worry about those things. If you are laying on the couch and it looks right out a dirty window then have your kids or hubby clean it but otherwise forget it!
5- If it's something like a cold or the flu, keep an empty tissue box to put all the used tissues in. You can then just throw the whole thing away when your done. Keep all the caught drops, phone, remote etc. in a small basket so that it's contained and not falling all over the place. You can also take it with you to bed or if you want to move to a different spot.
Those are a few of them. As I think of more I will add them but my brain is shutting down now. Anyway, try to do the least amount possible but still keep things going.
Tawra
I have pretty much be dead on the couch from 3-8 p.m everyday. The rest of the day I'm not getting much done because I am just so worn out it's hard to function.
I say all that to say even when you are sick or have an illness there are ways to be frugal and keep things going. Here are a few things we do. (Before I pass out again! LOL)
1- The kids can pick up most of the house with direction. Ex. Elly, pick up 5 of David's toys and put them in his room. Pick up 4 cups off the floor. (Some how the plastic kids cups always end up on our floor.)
BJ, empty all the trash cans and the dishwasher. Let the kids do as much as possible.
2- keep meals simple. Tonight it was frozen pizza and cut up veggies we already had. Another night it was chicken with a bottle of hot and sour sauce dumped over the top with rice.
Another it was taco salad made with bagged lettuce, browned hamburger with taco seasoning and sour cream, salsa and olives. We didn't use chips because we are trying to lose weight.
Use paper plates. They are cheap, use them!
Use a piece of tape and mark everyone's name on a glass so you can keep the germs separated! (Ok, I know that it's almost impossible to keep everyone from getting sick but I can dream! LOL) This saves you from getting a new glass every time because you forgot which one was yours.
3- try to do at least one load of laundry a day. That way you won't get overwhelmed or behind.
Forget about doing sheets etc. During this time.
4- Let it go! Ignore the dust, the dirty windows etc. I know that's really hard to do but don't worry about those things. If you are laying on the couch and it looks right out a dirty window then have your kids or hubby clean it but otherwise forget it!
5- If it's something like a cold or the flu, keep an empty tissue box to put all the used tissues in. You can then just throw the whole thing away when your done. Keep all the caught drops, phone, remote etc. in a small basket so that it's contained and not falling all over the place. You can also take it with you to bed or if you want to move to a different spot.
Those are a few of them. As I think of more I will add them but my brain is shutting down now. Anyway, try to do the least amount possible but still keep things going.
Tawra
posted by Tawra Jean at 7:48 PM
3 Comments:
My name is Kim. I have Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Osteoporosis (in my feet), and Degenerative Disc Disease. I was an R.N. for 11 years, and have been disabled for 2 now. I am not coping very well. Any tips you can give me on how to cope? I would like to correspond with you if possible. I know you are very busy, but I don't have any friends who come around any more and everyone else is working. I am at home all day. I don't get to go out much. Don't get me wrong, I am not having a pity party - I know that there are lots of other people out there that have it much worse than I do. I am on lots of meds, but they are not working well. I am 49 years young - kids are grown. Thanks for any advice you can give. Kim
Tawra,
Loved your tips, they are very practical, please keep them coming if you can & hope your flare-up goes away soon.
Sincerely, LC
Kim,
I totally understand what you are going though!
I will write more today or tomorrow. It's kind of long so it will take me a little bit to get it done. If you want to e-mail please feel free to!
I just didn't want you to think I was ignoring you.
Tawra
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